It’s official: frequent exercise gives you protection from dementia. After following more than 10,000 participants in their 50s for 16 years, researchers at the University of...
“A pain in the neck” – it’s a common saying because a stiff neck and sore shoulders are some of the most tricky joint problems we...
Nights are drawing in, leaves are forming themselves into deadly slippery sludge and the idea of heading out for a 5k run or climbing into the...
Custom is best, says Kay. At his own practice “we do 3D-printed orthotics” to target specific problems. It is also possible to order custom-made insoles online....
Despite our hardwired ability to run fast, many people saunter through midlife without ever picking up pace. Indeed, one figure making the rounds on social media...
Expert opinion – is it right for you? Stephanie Davies, a behavioural psychologist and the founder of consultancy Laughology, says: “Anything that gives someone help to...
A defined chest is a common goal for male gym-goers. While that might sound superficial, there are plenty of good reasons to work on your ‘pecs’...
But how can we tell without this snazzy equipment? “The best method to determine arm fat would be with a calliper test [which measures fat in...
When it comes to treats, she recommends eating them, but picking nuts and fresh fruits from local markets and shops, instead of ultra-processed crisps and ice...
It’s the fast, efficient workout that’s a brilliant way to get fit if time is tight. Lots of people will have tried high-intensity interval training (HIIT)...
Poor posture has become endemic. Whether we’re scrolling on our mobile or spending hours on our laptops we live in a culture where we’re constantly looking...
As someone who has the unconscious posture of a cheese quaver, after years of sitting at desks and bending over a small child, this is welcome...